Herby Cucumber Radish Salad with Lemony Dressing

Super fresh and ready in 15 minutes, this cooling cucumber radish salad is bursting with fresh herbs and tossed with a bright and tangy lemony dijon dressing. The perfect light side salad.

I’ve been cooking for a looooooong time…and something I’ve learned is that a really good meal always has a contrast of flavours and textures. Something crunchy, something tender. A little creamy, salty, and fresh. It’s that balance that makes your senses come alive.

And some meals really scream out for a simple, cooling, refreshing side salad. So consider this herby cucumber radish salad your go-to in those moments. It’s loaded with fresh herbs – parsley, mint and dill – and a tangy lemon dijon dressing that’s practically drinkable.

This cucumber and radish salad takes no time at all and it’s just as good with my kidney bean burger as it is with tofu skewers. Plus, if you have a garden, it’s gonna help you use up all those radishes and cucumbers that sprout up out of nowhere and beg to be eaten IMMEDIATELY. I got you!

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How to whip up this radish cucumber salad in 15 minutes

One thing I love about this salad is that you’ve got options. I love how pretty the thinly sliced veg looks, but if you want to lean into crunch, you could quarter the radishes and dice the cucumber!

Pssst…I’ll put on my dietitian hat to remind you that fresh herbs aren’t just flavourful, they’re actually packed with antioxidant phytochemicals too! Don’t be stingy.

A note about seasoning: when I was testing this recipe, I tried salting the radishes first which was SO delicious but honestly, I really missed the crispness. All about that balance, am I right??

The fix? I decreased the sugar in my lemon dijon dressing to make it tangier. Dress the salad right before serving and be generous!

More simple side salad ideas:

• Fresh Fennel, Peach and Cucumber Salad
• Simple 10 Minute Red Beet and Arugula Salad
• Fresh Blueberry Kale Salad with Almonds
• Peach Arugula Salad with Harissa Vinaigrette
• 15 Minute Crunchy Chickpea Cucumber Salad

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Herby Cucumber Radish Salad with Lemony Dressing

Super fresh and ready in 15 minutes, this cooling cucumber radish salad is bursting with fresh herbs and tossed with a bright and tangy lemony dijon dressing. The perfect light side salad.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword herby side salad, light side salad, refreshing, side salad with herbs

Dietary Preference dairy free, Gluten-Free, low FODMAP, nut free, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4 side dish servings

Author Desiree Nielsen, RD

Equipment

• mandolin totally optional!

Ingredients

• 1 bunch radishes about 8-10 fat radishes
• 8 inch piece English cucumber or 2-3 Persian cucumbers
• 1 cup flat leaf parsley finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh dill fronds and tender stems, finely chopped
• 1 batch Fresh Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
• 2 tablespoons salted sunflower seeds optional, for extra crunch!

Imperial – Metric

Instructions

• Trim and thinly slice the radishes and cucumber with a knife or a mandolin. The thinner you slice, the less crunchy the salad will be.
• Place the cucumber and radish in a serving bowl with the fresh herbs and toss. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds, if using.
• Drizzle generously with dressing right before serving so the salad doesn’t go soggy, or serve dressing on the side.

Notes

Low FODMAP note: ½ cup of English cucumber, or a half of a Persian cucumber, is low FODMAP. So if you use an English cucumber and stick to a ¼ serve, this salad is low FODMAP!

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